Every prestigious awards show builds up excitement, especially when it’s the SAFTAs—the South African Film and Television Awards. This year’s 2017 SAFTA nominees have been announced in a field where 400 production companies submitted their work for entries. SAFTA is also known as the Golden Horns, and each award winner receives a stunning Golden…
First Lady of Zimbabwe Could Prolong the Mugabe Dynasty As President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe celebrated his 93rd birthday in February, the international press wondered whether he has enough vitality left in him to make it to the end of this decade as the first and sole ruler of this nation, which gained independence…
The premier award event for film and television in South Africa, the South African Film and Television Awards, is coming up in March and the nominees have recently been announced. There will be 258 nominees competing for awards in 89 categories. This year’s event is on March 16 and will be using ‘SA has…
The FBI hasn’t given up on their investigation regarding Russia and their potential hack of US data to influence the 2016 elections. In fact, they are launching three different probes to address the potential cyber attack brought on by Putin. Pittsburgh is focusing on the breach of sensitive email information obtained from the…
James Charles is making history as the first male spokesperson for Covergirl. But this “man in makeup” is not basking in the limelight as one would expect. Instead, he’s facing a firestorm after his controversial tweet about Ebola and his trip to Africa, in which he wrote, “I can’t believe we’re going to Africa today…
Trump’s at it again, doing what he loves best: rallying people with fervor, passion, and complaining about “lies.” This time, it’s in Florida where Trump met with his supporters. Reportedly, 9,000 people showed up to hear what the president had to say, including his ongoing theme of “we will continue to win, win, win.” But…
The Maji Maji Rebellion, otherwise known as the Maji Maji War, dates back to the early 1900s when Germany colonized the region which is now Tanzania. The rebellions were sparked by a controversial policy designed to force the local tribes to grow and pick cotton for export. The War resulted in tens of thousands…
When cities become economically relevant, their skylines tend to transform and also become relevant. An aesthetic and imposing skyline often denotes prosperity and a bright future. Such is the case with Tokyo, Seattle, Sydney, New York, and Rio de Janeiro. In Kenya, the Nairobi skyline has historically been similar to the urban horizon of…
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January that would cut off all funding to international groups that provide abortion services and/or provide information on abortions. Known as the “global gag rule” or the “Mexico City Policy,” this ban has been placed by Republican administration in the past and removed under Democratic rule.…
Trump’s no stranger to controversy, but his latest heat is coming from the recent resignation of NSA (National Secuirty Agency) advisor Michael Flynn. The uproar comes after Flynn reportedly misled the Trump administration regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador. Not only did he brief the administration with spotty information, but Flynn also wrote,…
